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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Drug DE-Addiction camps
This Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment implements a “Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance  Abuse”. The Scheme has the provision of financial assistance to Non-Governmental Organisations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies etc. for, inter-alia, running and maintenance of Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts  and to provide composite/ integrated services for the rehabilitation of the addicts. These IRCAs are responsible for Preventive Education and Awareness Generation programmes in their neighborhood, educational institutions, workplace and slums with the purpose of sensitizing the community about the impact of addiction and the need to take professional help for treatment. The total number of beneficiaries under the scheme for the financial year 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 are 114759, 100737 and 77479. The total number of beneficiaries from the State of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab are as below –
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Number of beneficiaries
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State
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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Andhra Pradesh
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4059
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2952
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1752
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Telangana
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3321
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1845
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1144
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Punjab
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2214
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2214
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1865
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has conducted a National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in 2018. The National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre , All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi was entrusted with the responsibility to lead the technical and scientific aspects of the National Survey.
As per the report, Alcohol is the most common psychoactive substance used by Indians followed by Cannabis and Opioids. About 16 Crore persons in the country consume alcohol, 3.1 crore use cannabis products, 2.26 crore use opioids and approximately 1.18 crore use sedatives. Further that 2.9 crore individuals suffer from alcohol dependence, 25 lakh from cannabis dependence, 28 lakh from opioid dependence and 11.8 lakh are using sedatives in dependant pattern.
The Complete report of the survey indicating the State-wise details is available on the website of this Ministry at
http://socialjustice.nic.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Survey%20Report.pdf
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur addresses valedictory of 26th National Youth Festival in Dharwad, Karnataka today
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur asks Youth to take initiatives to build a Clean, Beautiful, Empowered Nation
National Youth Festival symbolizes unity and integrity as it literally creates a miniature of India: Shri Anurag Thakur
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports & Information and Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur addressed valedictory of 26th National Youth Festival in Dharwad, Karnataka today. The five-day event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday.
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports & Information and Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur invited the youth to join Y-20 Talks and Y-20 Walks and prepare documents for G-20 leaders suggesting solutions on various important issues.
The Minister urged the young generation to actively join government initiative to build a clean, beautiful, empowered nation. Outlining the various youth welfare measures initiated by the Narendra Modi Government Shri Anurag Singh Thakur urged that these measures should be utilized effectively in nation-building.
He expressed happiness over the successful conduct of the National Youth Festival which was celebrated as Green Festival in Hubli-Dharwad. The Minister underlined the need for waste reduction initiatives in life to build a clean India. He called upon the youth to take a pledge in this regard.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said the National Youth Festival symbolizes unity and integrity as it literally creates a miniature of India. The Minister asked the youth representatives to share with others the messages they carry back from the youth fete.
He noted that the country has achieved unprecedented growth and progress in almost all sectors. The 2019-20 National Youth Awards were conferred on 19 individuals and six organizations for excellent work and contribution in different fields on the occasion.
Shri Thawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister of Karnataka , Shri Pralhad Joshi Union Minister for Coal and Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, elected representatives and senior officers of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoU signed between IGNFA, Dehradun and NLSIU, Bengaluru for imparting Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law  to IFS Officer Trainees
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy , Dehradun and National Law School of India University , Bengaluru for imparting Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law  to Indian Forest Service  Officer Trainees, today at NLSIU campus, Bengaluru. Director, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy , Dehradun, Dr Bharat Jyoti IFS and the Vice Chancellor, NLSIU, Dr Sudhir Krishnaswamy signed the MoU in the presence of Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Shri C.P. Goyal IFS.
The MoU would pave way for imparting requisite legal knowledge to the officers by the faculty of premier law school. This would also make available a pool of trained and competent officers in the field of environmental laws to the Government of India and the State Governments in meeting the challenges of environment and forestry sector, and also for effective implementation of the Central and State legislations on the subject.
The course will be conducted by the NLSIU faculty at IGNFA, Dehradun and will be completed within the programme cycle of the professional course of the officer trainees. The MoU shall be effective initially for a period of 5 years.
Environmental Jurisprudence is fast evolving in India. The same is reflected in the number of environmental legislations that are enacted and also in the various directions being issued by the higher courts. It, therefore, becomes very essential that the Forest and Environmental bureaucracy is well equipped and updated on these issues. It is also in line with the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi, which aims at capacity building of the Civil Services in India.
Till now the legal education for forest officers was handled largely by internal experts. But by an arrangement with NLSIU, Bengaluru, provision is being made to provide to the officers at the very beginning of their career, an objective and professional input by the best in the business. The MoU is a result of vision and efforts at various levels, in the MoEFCC to ensure quality training to the officers entering the Service.
The occasion was graced by senior officers of the Indian Forest Service stationed in Bengaluru and the Registrar and faculty the from National Law School of India University.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Collaborative efforts between Bureau of Indian Standards and International Electrotechnical Commission for wider promotion of Standards
The Secretary-General & CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission , Mr. Philippe Metzger during a recent visit to Bureau of Indian Standards  emphasized on the collaboration between BIS and IEC. He had an intensive interaction with Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, BIS and encouraged Indian Standards community to take up further leadership positions in technical, policy and governance bodies of IEC.
Presently, India is a member of IEC Standardization Management Board  and Market Strategy Board , the highest policy-making bodies of IEC responsible for technical matters and for identifying relevant subject areas for future work respectively. India also contributes in the technical work of IEC through its participation in Technical Committees , Subcommittees  and their groups.
During the interaction, BIS officials discussed how both the organizations could have deeper engagements and can promote standards. Mr. Metzger had fruitful deliberations with Indian standards community to address needs and expectations of the community, members representing India in IEC Governance bodies. Representatives of relevant Industry associations discussed the significance of IEC from Indian perspectives, and prospects for further collaborations between BIS and IEC.
IEC is a not-for-profit organization developing International standards in the field of electrical and electronics, based in Geneva. India through the Indian National Committee of IEC  is participating and contributing to the work of IEC. DG BIS is the President of the INC-IEC.AD/NS
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Under-Utilisation of Funds Allocated for Welfare of SC
The details of budget allocated for the welfare of Scheduled Castes by Government during the year 2017-18 to 2020-21 is as follows:

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Sl. No.
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Year
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Budget allocated for the welfare of Scheduled Castes
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B.E.
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R.E.
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1
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2017-18
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52603.33
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52340.72
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2
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2018-19
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56618.50
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62473.86
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3
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2019-20
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81340.74
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72936.29
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4
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2020-21
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83256.62
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82707.51
The details of allocated budget under Development of Action Plan for Scheduled Castes  is available in Statement 10A of the Budget documents.
The details of funds sanctioned and utilized by obligated Central Ministries/Departments under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan  during the years 2017-18 to 2020-21 is as follows:

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Sl. No.
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Year
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SCSP of all Ministries/Departments
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Actual Expenditure of DAPSC
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% of Actual Expenditure w.r.t R.E.
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B.E.
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R.E.
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1
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2017-18
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52603.33
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52340.72
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47017.19
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89.83
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2
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2018-19
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56618.50
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62473.86
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55073.17
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88.15
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3
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2019-20
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81340.74
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72936.29
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70645.21
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96.86
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4
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2020-21
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83256.62
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82707.51
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74666.5151
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90.28
As can be seen from the statement of utilization of the expenditure, every year given above, is up to 90% of the allocated funds. So, it can be deduced that maximum utilization of funds has taken place.
This information was given by The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Churaru Takrala to become train stoppage for Ambala Cantt- Daulatpur Chowk Passenger Special train
Raimehatpur to become train stoppage for Saharanpur-Una Himachal Passenger Express
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur requests stoppages to be added to train routes
Ministry of Railways has today ordered that Ambala Cantt- Daulatpur Chowk Passenger Special train will make a stoppage at ChuraruTakrala station in Una district. Similarly, Saharanpur-Una Himachal Passenger Express will make a stoppage at Raimehatpur.
The two stations have been added as stoppages for corresponding trains following a request by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur to Ministry of Railways. The request for addition of stoppage was done to alleviate issues faced in travel by people of the two districts.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts search & survey operations on Share Brokers/Traders across India
On 3rd December 2019, the Income Tax Department carried out search and survey operations on certain share-brokers/traders who were involved in facilitating accommodation of profits/loss through reversal trades in illiquid stock optionsin Equity Derivative Segment and alsoCurrency Derivative Segment on Bombay Stock Exchange . Over 39 locations spread across Mumbai, Kolkata, Kanpur, Delhi, NOIDA, Gurugram, Hyderabad andGhaziabad were covered.
The search/survey action has unravelled the entire modus-operandi which has been adopted by the share-brokers/traders to trade into the illiquid stock options in Equity Derivative Segment and thereby generate artificial losses/profit by executing reversal trades in a very short span of time. By this contrived methodology, the unscrupulous entities have secured desired profits/losses, which is estimated to be more than Rs. 3500 Crore. The search/survey action has also resulted into identification of the wrongful long-term capital gains taken in at least 3 penny stocks listed on the BSE, where the manipulated profits utilized by the beneficiaries aggregate to around Rs. 2000 Crore.
The search action has resulted into seizure of unaccounted cash of Rs. 1.20 Crore. The number of beneficiaries who have been benefitted by these manipulated transactions could be to the tune of a few thousand scattered across India and efforts are being made to identify them as also the corresponding quantum of income evaded. Incriminating evidence recovered during the course of actions is also being examined for determination of contravention of the various direct tax laws.
Ministry of Finance
Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the quarter ended June 2021
Since Apr-June  2010-11, Public Debt Management Cell  , Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has been bringing out a quarterly report on debt management on a regular basis. The current report pertains to the quarter April - June 2021 .
During Q1 of FY22, the Central Government issued dated securities worth ₹3,18,493 crore as against ₹3,46,000 crore in Q1 of FY21, while repayment were at ₹1,05,186 crore. The weighted average yield of primary issuances increased to 6.11 per cent in Q4 FY21 from 5.80 per cent in Q4 of FY21. The weighted average maturity of new issuances of dated securities was higher at 16.92 years in Q1 of FY22 as compared to 13.36 years in Q4 of FY21.
During April - June 2021, the Central Government did not raise any amount through the Cash Management Bills. The Reserve Bank conducted three Open Market Purchase under G SAP 1.0 in addition to one special OMO involving simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities during the quarter. The net daily average liquidity absorption by RBI under Liquidity Adjustment Facility  including Marginal Standing Facility and Special Liquidity Facility was at ₹4,94,351 crore during the quarter.
Total liabilities  of the Government, as per provisional data, is ₹120,91,193 crore at end-June 2021 as against ₹116,21,781 crore at end- March 2021. This indicates a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.04 per cent in Q1 FY22. Public debt accounted for 91.60 per cent of total outstanding liabilities at end-June 2021. Nearly 28.72 per cent of the outstanding dated securities had a residual maturity of less than 5 years. The ownership pattern indicates the share of commercial banks at 35.99 per cent and at 25.83 per cent for insurance companies at end- June 2021.
The yields on Government securities hardened in the secondary market due to increase in supply of G-secs during the quarter like in corresponding quarter of FY21. In secondary market, trading activities were concentrated in 3-7 year maturity bucket during the quarter mainly because of less trading observed in 10 year benchmark security due to low float. However, the yields were supported by decision of MPC to keep the Policy repo rate unchanged at 4 percent, to continue with accommodative stance and to conduct Open Market Purchase under G SAP 1.0 during the Q1 FY22.
Click here to access the report.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr Vladimir V. Putin. The two leaders discussed the global situation in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prime Minister conveyed his good wishes for early recovery of all those suffering from the disease in Russia and expressed the hope that Russia’s efforts, led by President Putin, to fight the disease would be successful.
President Putin conveyed to the Prime Minister his good wishes for the success of measures adopted in India to combat COVID-19.
The two leaders agreed on further consultation and cooperation in adequately addressing all challenges faced by this major global crisis, including those pertaining to health, medicine, scientific research, humanitarian matters and impact on global economy. They stressed the significance of international cooperation for unitedly fighting COVID-19, including within the framework of G20.
The Prime Minister appreciated the cooperation of Russian authorities in ensuring well-being of Indian students in Russia and hoped that the same would continue. President Putin assured all help in this regard. The Prime Minister told President Putin that Indian authorities concerned would continue to facilitate in all possible manner the efforts for ensuring the well-being and organised return of Russian nationals, as and when required.
The two leaders also agreed to continue their close cooperation for maintaining the excellent momentum and the warm of the cordial and time-tested bilateral relations. They reiterated that they looked forward to several opportunities for their interaction in person during the course of the year.
Ministry of Defence
Golden Globe Race 2018
Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy is all set to head off on a unique voyage. The officer is the only invitee from Asia to participate in the prestigious Golden Globe Race  that commences from Les Sables d’Olonne harbour in France today. The participants are required to sail around the world, single-handed and non-stop. The uniqueness of the race is that boat designs and technology newer than 1968 is not permitted, hence use of Global Positioning System , satellite communication, navigational aids, etc is forbidden.
The Golden Globe Race is being conducted by Sir Robin Knox Johnston of UK to commemorate 50 years since the world’s first solo non-stop circumnavigation undertaken by him in 1968 onboard the Indian built boat, Suhaili.
Commander Abhilash Tomy is one of India’s most prominent sailors. He has covered 53,000 nautical miles under sail, including a solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in 2012-13 onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel  Mhadei. He is also a recipient of the Kirti Chakra, Mac Gregor and Tenzing Norgay awards.
Commander Abhilash Tomy is representing India, sailing on a replica of Suhaili. The indigenously built sailing vessel ‘Thuriya’ has been built by M/s Aquarius Shipyard Ltd at Goa. The boat showcases India’s boat building capability on the world forum and promotes the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Thuriya stands for pure consciousness and is the background that transcends the three common states of consciousness, namely waking consciousness, dreaming and dreamless sleep.
The race is expected to complete at Les Sables d’Olonne in April 2019. Progress of the race can be viewed on the official GGR website 
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Ministry of Communications
Reduction in EMF Emissions
Electromagnetic Field  emissions from Mobile towers are non-ionizing Radio frequencies having very minuscule power and are incapable of causing any adverse environmental impact. The International EMF Project of World Health Organisation  has published an information sheet in 2005 on effect of EMF emissions on animals, insects, vegetation and aquatic life and has concluded that the exposure limits in the Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection  guidelines for protection of human health are also protective of the environment.
The present norms for Electromagnetic Field  emissions from mobile towers in India are already ten times more stringent  than the safe limits prescribed by ICNIRP and recommended by WHO. These limits prescribed in India are:
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Frequency Range
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E-Field Strength 
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H-Field Strength 
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Power Density 
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400MHz to 2000MHz
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0.434f ½
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0.0011f ½
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f/2000
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2GHz to 300GHz
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19.29
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0.05
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1

Government has put in place a well-structured process and mechanism for monitoring any violation, so that Telecom Service Providers adhere to the prescribed norms including submission of self-certificate before commercial start of Base Transceiver Station  site. The field units of Department of Telecommunications regularly carry out the EMF audit upto 10% BTS Sites annually on random basis. DoT also imposes financial penalty on Telecom Service Providers  whose BTSs are found exceeding the prescribed EMF emission limits.
In addition to above, if emission levels of such non-compliant BTSs are not brought within prescribed limits within 30 days, the same is liable to be shut down as per prescribed procedure.
TSPs have to adhere to these conditions prescribed by Government. As such, fund allotment from Government is not necessary.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
CCEA approves increased prices for Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers vide notification dated 20.5.2021 to be rolled over for the whole year 2021-22
Government increases subsidy for DAP by Rs. Rs. 438 per bag as a special one time package to offset rise in international prices
Subsidy for 3 most consumed NPK grades  increased by Rs. 100 per bag
Potash Derived from Molasses  brought under Nutrient Based Subsidy  scheme for the First Time
This will reduce India’s dependence on 100% import of more than 42 LMT of Mineral based Potash 
The decision will improve the Income Level of Sugarcane growers and Sugar mills
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs , chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved that the increased prices of Phosphatic and Potassic  fertilizers vide notification dated 20.5.2021 shall be rolled over for the whole year 2021-22 from 1.10.2021 to 31.3.2022.
The increased international prices of Diammonium phosphate  have been absorbed by the Union Government. The Union Government has decided to increase the subsidy by Rs. 438 per bag of DAP as a special onetime package so that farmers can get DAP at the same price.
The increased international prices of raw materials for production of three most consumed NPK grades  have been absorbed by the Union Government by increasing subsidy by Rs. 100 per bag on these NPK grades as a special onetime package so that farmers can get these fertilizers at affordable prices.
The Union Government has brought Potash Derived from Molasses  under Nutrient Based Subsidy  scheme for the first time since its inception in 2010 to give a push to its manufacturing by Sugar Mills as a byproduct. This Fertilizer is known as PDM-0:0:14.5:0.
This move is expected to reduce India’s dependence on 100% import of more than 42 LMT of Mineral based Potash i.e. MOP which cost around Rs. 7,160 crores annually. This decision will not only improve the income level of sugarcane growers and sugar mills but also offer Rs. 73 subsidy per 50 kg bag being sold @ Rs 600-800 by Fertilizer Companies to farmers.
It is expected that the Union Government will spend Rs. 156 crores  annually as subsidy on PDM and save a foreign exchange of Rs. 562 crores.